Entertainment of Monday, 29 June 2026

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How I navigated pregnancy phase with multiple fibroids - Actress Ini Dima-Okojie

Actress Ini Dima-Okojie has described her pregnancy journey as magical while acknowledging significant health challenges.

In an Instagram video, the actress said she was grateful to watch her body prepare for her son and to see what she described as divine support throughout the process.

Dima-Okojie revealed that she carried the pregnancy while managing multiple fibroids, which created physical, mental, and emotional strain at times.

“What a magical journey. My lips cannot stop saying, Thank You, God!!! Looking back at these moments, I can’t help but smile. Watching my body make room for my son, and witnessing God’s hand over every step of the journey, is something I’ll treasure forever.

“It wasn’t always easy. Carrying a baby while navigating multiple fibroids is a story for another day. Some moments stretched me physically, mentally, and emotionally. There were days that felt really hard”, she wrote.

She noted that some days were particularly difficult, even as many observers described her as glowing and happy.

“Which is why it always makes me smile when people tell me, ‘You looked so happy,’ ‘You were glowing,’ or ‘You made pregnancy look so easy.” If only you knew. But God…”

The actress said her faith helped her through medical appointments, anxious periods, and key milestones during the pregnancy.

She reflected that, looking back, she saw only gratitude for how the journey concluded.

“He was faithful through every appointment, every anxious moment, every prayer, and every milestone. Looking back now, all I see is His goodness.

“Everything truly ended in praise. Thank You, Lord, for carrying me as I carried him”, she added.

She also encouraged other women seeking to conceive, those currently pregnant, and those holding on to personal expectations, praying that their stories would end in celebration.

“And for every woman trusting God for her own testimony, whether you’re trying to conceive, expecting, or simply holding on to His promises, I pray that your story will also end in praise. May God strengthen you, carry you, and remind you that He is with you every step of the way. In Jesus’ name, Amen”, she wrote.